Patent Grant
10888496
The present disclosure relates generally to medical vial assemblies, and more particularly, to medical vials pre-attached with a vial adapter assembly for the transfer of gases/liquids/fluid or other substances to/from medical vials.
In one instance, hazardous medicines are frequently applied in the treatment of certain diseases, in particular, for example, in the treatment of cancer. Cytotoxic drugs have generally been used to kill cancer cells. However, the use of cytotoxic drugs, in the treatment of cancer cells, presents specific dangers to all cells, both in the patient and in healthcare providers. Although the exposure to a health care provider is normally very small for each cytotoxic drug dose administration, evidence suggests that chronic, low-dose exposure can produce significant health problems. Accordingly, a system that allows the safe handling of hazardous drugs while significantly reducing and/or eliminating the exposure to providers would be of great benefit.
Drugs are typically supplied in glass or plastic vials that are capped with a gas impermeable liquid seal or stopper. In some instances, the vial contents are a solid powder, such that a liquid needs to be injected for mixing (e.g., reconstitution). The injection of additional contents (e.g., liquid) into the vial produces an increased pressure which stresses the seal or stopper. Although the vial is intended to be sealed to liquid and gases, drug molecules in vapor phase can leak or pass around the sides of the stopper or through the stopper as the injection needle is withdrawn, thus presenting a hazard to the provider or clinician.
Accordingly, with the potential for aerosol leakage, leakage/spraying upon needle withdrawal, or spills, a means with which to prevent the accidental vapor phase drug egress is required.
Thus, a need exists for new components and systems capable of more efficiently transferring gases/fluids/liquids or other substances to/from a vial without leaking or spilling and without exposure of the liquids to substances outside the closed system. As such, healthcare personnel may more safely use and handle fluid substances including potentially hazardous liquids and the like.
The present disclosure relates to medical vials pre-attached with a vial adapter assembly for the transfer of gases/liquids/fluid or other substances to/from medical vials.
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a vial adapter assembly for a closed fluid transfer system is provided. The vial adapter assembly includes a vial adapter, and a vial collar.
The vial adapter includes a base defining an inner annular rim and an outer annular rim and a cavity therebetween; an annular stem extending from the base and defining an opening having a plurality of fingers extending around the opening thereof, wherein each finger defines a proximal recess and a distal recess formed therein; a cover supported on the outer annular rim, wherein an expansion chamber is defined within the cover and the base; and an adapter support situated within the cavity of the base.
The adapter support includes a male stem extending in a first direction from the base, the male stem selectively connectable to and insertable into an open distal end of a syringe adapter, the male stem defining a lumen extending therethrough; a seal extending across the lumen of the male stem; and a spike extending in a second direction from the inner annular rim and into the opening of the annular stem, wherein the spike includes a first lumen being in fluid communication with the lumen of the male stem, and wherein the spike includes a second lumen being in fluid communication with the expansion chamber.
The adapter support further includes a bladder extending between the base and the cover.
The vial collar includes an annular body configured and dimensioned for sliding receipt within the annular stem of the vial adapter; at least one tab projecting from an outer surface of the annular body and being configured for selective receipt in distal recess and proximal recess of a respective finger of vial adapter; and at least one retainer projecting from an inner surface of the annular body.
The vial adapter assembly may include a first position where the vial collar is extended relative to the annular stem, and a second position where the vial collar is retracted relative to the annular stem.
When the vial adapter assembly is in the first position, the at least one tab of the vial collar may be disposed within the distal recess of a respective finger of the plurality of fingers of the annular stem. When the vial adapter assembly is in the second position, the at least one tab of the vial collar may be disposed within the proximal recess of a respective finger of the plurality of fingers of the annular stem. When the vial adapter assembly is in the second position, the at least one tab of the vial collar may be disposed within the proximal recess of a respective finger of the plurality of fingers of the annular stem.
The plurality of fingers of the annular stem may be resilient.
The spike of the vial adapter may extend towards the annular body of the vial collar.
The plurality of fingers of the annular stem of the vial adapter may include two pair of diametrically opposed fingers. The at least one tab of the vial collar may include two pair of diametrically opposed tabs. The at least one retainer of the vial adapter may include two pair of diametrically opposed retainers.
The spike of the vial adapter may be configured to penetrate a stopper of a medical vial upon an actuation of the vial adapter assembly from the first position to the second position.
According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a medical vial assembly is provided and includes a medical vial including a neck defining an opening into the vial, and a stopper disposed within the neck and closing the opening of the vial; and a vial adapter assembly connected to the neck of the medical vial.
The vial adapter assembly includes a base defining an inner annular rim and an outer annular rim and a cavity therebetween; an annular stem extending from the base and defining an opening having a plurality of fingers extending around the opening thereof, wherein each finger defines a proximal recess and a distal recess formed therein; a cover supported on the outer annular rim, wherein an expansion chamber is defined within the cover and the base; and an adapter support situated within the cavity of the base.
The adapter support includes a male stem extending in a first direction from the base, the male stem selectively connectable to and insertable into an open distal end of a syringe adapter, the male stem defining a lumen extending therethrough; a seal extending across the lumen of the male stem; and a spike extending in a second direction from the inner annular rim and into the opening of the annular stem, wherein the spike includes a first lumen being in fluid communication with the lumen of the male stem, and wherein the spike includes a second lumen being in fluid communication with the expansion chamber.
The adapter support further includes a bladder extending between the base and the cover.
The medical vial assembly further includes a vial collar connected to the neck of the medical vial. The vial collar includes an annular body configured and dimensioned for sliding receipt within the annular stem of the vial adapter, and at least partially surrounding the neck of the medical vial; at least one tab projecting from an outer surface of the annular body and being configured for selective receipt in distal recess and proximal recess of a respective finger of vial adapter; and at least one retainer projecting from an inner surface of the annular body, wherein each retainer is snap-fit connected to the neck of the medical vial.
The vial adapter assembly may include a first position where the vial collar is extended relative to the annular stem, and a second position where the vial collar is retracted relative to the annular stem. When the vial adapter assembly is in the first position, the at least one tab of the vial collar may be disposed within the distal recess of a respective finger of the plurality of fingers of the annular stem. When the vial adapter assembly is in the second position, the at least one tab of the vial collar may be disposed within the proximal recess of a respective finger of the plurality of fingers of the annular stem. When the vial adapter assembly is in the second position, the spike of the vial adapter assembly may penetrate the stopper of the medical vial.
The plurality of fingers of the annular stem of the vial adapter assembly may be resilient.
A tip of the spike of the vial adapter may extend beyond the stopper of the medical vial when the vial adapter assembly is in the second position.
According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a vial adapter assembly for a closed fluid transfer system is provided and includes a vial adapter. The vial adapter includes a base defining an inner annular rim and an outer annular rim and a cavity therebetween; and an annular stem extending from the base and defining an opening. The annular stem includes a plurality of fingers extending around the opening thereof, wherein each finger terminates in a proximal-most retainer; and at least one distal-most retainer projecting radially inwardly from an inner surface of the annular stem.
The vial adapter further includes a cover supported on the outer annular rim, wherein an expansion chamber is defined within the cover and the base; and an adapter support situated within the cavity of the base. The adapter support includes a male stem extending in a first direction from the base, the male stem selectively connectable to and insertable into an open distal end of a syringe adapter, the male stem defining a lumen extending therethrough; a seal extending across the lumen of the male stem; and a spike extending in a second direction from the inner annular rim and into the opening of the annular stem, wherein the spike includes a first lumen being in fluid communication with the lumen of the male stem, and wherein the spike includes a second lumen being in fluid communication with the expansion chamber.
The vial adapter additionally includes a bladder extending between the base and the cover.
Each proximal-most retainer of the vial adapter may be resilient. Each distal-most retainer of the vial adapter may be resilient. The distal-most retainers may be in axial registration with the spike. Each distal-most retainer of the vial adapter may extend distally and radially inwardly. Each distal-most retainer of the vial adapter may include a shoulder located distal of a tip of the spike.
The spike of the vial adapter may extend towards the plurality of fingers. The plurality of fingers of the vial adapter may include two pair of diametrically opposed fingers. The at least one distal-most retainer may include two pair of diametrically opposed retainers.
The spike of the vial adapter may be configured to penetrate a stopper of a medical vial upon an insertion of a neck of the medical vial distally from the proximal-most retainers into engagement with the shoulder of the at least one distal-most retainer.
According to still another embodiment of the present disclosure, a medical vial assembly is provided and includes a medical vial and a vial adapter. The medical vial includes a neck defining an opening into the vial, and a stopper disposed within the neck and closing the opening of the vial.
The vial adapter includes a base defining an inner annular rim and an outer annular rim and a cavity therebetween; an annular stem extending from the base and defining an opening configured to receive the neck of the medical vial therein, the annular stem includes: a plurality of fingers extending around the opening thereof, wherein each finger terminates in a proximal-most retainer; and at least one distal-most retainer projecting radially inwardly from an inner surface of the annular stem, wherein each distal-most retainer is in snap-fit engagement with the neck of the medical vial.
The vial adapter further includes a cover supported on the outer annular rim, wherein an expansion chamber is defined within the cover and the base; and an adapter support situated within the cavity of the base. The adapter support includes a male stem extending in a first direction from the base, the male stem selectively connectable to and insertable into an open distal end of a syringe adapter, the male stem defining a lumen extending therethrough; a seal extending across the lumen of the male stem; and a spike extending in a second direction from the inner annular rim and into the opening of the annular stem, wherein the spike includes a first lumen being in fluid communication with the lumen of the male stem, and wherein the spike includes a second lumen being in fluid communication with the expansion chamber.
The vial adapter also includes a bladder extending between the base and the cover.
The vial adapter assembly may include a first position where the proximal-most retainers are in engagement with the neck of the medical vial, and a second position where the distal-most retainers are in engagement with the neck of the medical vial. When when the vial adapter assembly is in the second position, the spike of the vial adapter assembly may penetrate the stopper of the medical vial.
Each proximal-most retainer of the vial adapter may be resilient. Each distal-most retainer of the vial adapter may be resilient. The distal-most retainers may be in axial registration with the spike. Each distal-most retainer of the vial adapter may extend distally and radially inwardly. Each distal-most retainer of the vial adapter may include a shoulder located distal of a tip of the spike.
The spike of the vial adapter may extend towards the plurality of fingers. The plurality of fingers of the vial adapter may include two pair of diametrically opposed fingers. The at least one distal-most retainer may include two pair of diametrically opposed retainers. The spike of the vial adapter may be configured to penetrate the stopper of the medical vial upon an insertion of the neck of the medical vial distally from the proximal-most retainers into engagement with the shoulder of the at least one distal-most retainer.
According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a vial adapter assembly for a closed fluid transfer system is provided and includes a vial adapter. The vial adapter includes a base defining an inner annular rim and an outer annular rim and a cavity therebetween; and an annular stem extending from the base and defining an opening. The annular stem includes a plurality of fingers extending around the opening thereof, wherein each finger terminates in a proximal-most retainer; at least one distal-most retainer projecting radially inwardly from an inner surface of the annular stem; and a pull tab extending from one of the plurality of fingers.
The vial adapter further includes a cover supported on the outer annular rim, wherein an expansion chamber is defined within the cover and the base; and an adapter support situated within the cavity of the base. The adapter support includes a male stem extending in a first direction from the base, the male stem selectively connectable to and insertable into an open distal end of a syringe adapter, the male stem defining a lumen extending therethrough; a seal extending across the lumen of the male stem; and a spike extending in a second direction from the inner annular rim and into the opening of the annular stem, wherein the spike includes a first lumen being in fluid communication with the lumen of the male stem, and wherein the spike includes a second lumen being in fluid communication with the expansion chamber.
This vial adapter also includes a bladder extending between the base and the cover.
Each proximal-most retainer of the vial adapter may be resilient. Each distal-most retainer of the vial adapter may be resilient. The distal-most retainer may be in axial registration with the spike. Each distal-most retainer of the vial adapter may extend distally and radially inwardly. Each distal-most retainer of the vial adapter may include a shoulder located distal of a tip of the spike. The spike of the vial adapter may extend towards the plurality of fingers. The spike of the vial adapter may be configured to penetrate a stopper of a medical vial upon an insertion of a neck of the medical vial distally from the proximal-most retainers into engagement with the shoulder of the at least one distal-most retainer.
According to a further aspect of the present disclosure, a medical vial assembly is provided and includes a medical vial including a neck defining an opening into the vial, and a stopper disposed within the neck and closing the opening of the vial; and a vial adapter.
The vial adapter includes a base defining an inner annular rim and an outer annular rim and a cavity therebetween; and an annular stem extending from the base and defining an opening configured to receive the neck of the medical vial therein. The annular stem includes a plurality of fingers extending around the opening thereof, wherein each finger terminates in a proximal-most retainer; at least one distal-most retainer projecting radially inwardly from an inner surface of the annular stem, wherein each distal-most retainer is in snap-fit engagement with the neck of the medical vial; and a pull tab extending from one of the plurality of fingers.
The vial adapter further includes a cover supported on the outer annular rim, wherein an expansion chamber is defined within the cover and the base; and an adapter support situated within the cavity of the base. The adapter support includes a male stem extending in a first direction from the base, the male stem selectively connectable to and insertable into an open distal end of a syringe adapter, the male stem defining a lumen extending therethrough; a seal extending across the lumen of the male stem; and a spike extending in a second direction from the inner annular rim and into the opening of the annular stem, wherein the spike includes a first lumen being in fluid communication with the lumen of the male stem, and wherein the spike includes a second lumen being in fluid communication with the expansion chamber.
This vial adapter also includes a bladder extending between the base and the cover.
Each proximal-most retainer of the vial adapter may be resilient. Each distal-most retainer of the vial adapter may be resilient. The distal-most retainers may be in axial registration with the spike. Each distal-most retainer of the vial adapter may extend distally and radially inwardly. Each distal-most retainer of the vial adapter may include a shoulder located distal of a tip of the spike. The spike of the vial adapter may extend towards the plurality of fingers. The spike of the vial adapter may be configured to penetrate a stopper of a medical vial upon an insertion of a neck of the medical vial distally from the proximal-most retainers into engagement with the shoulder of the at least one distal-most retainer.
According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a medical vial assembly is provided and includes a medical vial including a neck defining an opening into the vial, and a stopper disposed within the neck and closing the opening of the vial; and a vial adapter. The vial adapter includes a base defining an inner annular rim and an outer annular rim and a cavity therebetween; and an annular stem extending from the base and defining an opening configured to receive the neck of the medical vial therein. The annular stem includes at least one retainer projecting radially inwardly from an inner surface of the annular stem, wherein each retainer is spaced an axial distance from the opening of the annular stem, and wherein each retainer is configured for snap-fit engagement with the neck of the medical vial; and at least one gasket extending across the opening of the annular stem, wherein the at least one gasket forms a fluid tight seal between the annular stem of the vial adapter and the neck of the medical vial; a cover supported on the outer annular rim, wherein an expansion chamber is defined within the cover and the base; and an adapter support situated within the cavity of the base. The adapter support includes a male stem extending in a first direction from the base, the male stem selectively connectable to and insertable into an open distal end of a syringe adapter, the male stem defining a lumen extending therethrough; a seal extending across the lumen of the male stem; and a spike extending in a second direction from the inner annular rim and into the opening of the annular stem, wherein the spike includes a first lumen being in fluid communication with the lumen of the male stem, and wherein the spike includes a second lumen being in fluid communication with the expansion chamber.
This vial adapter also includes a bladder extending between the base and the cover.
The at least one gasket of the annular stem of the vial adapter may include a proximal gasket and a distal gasket, wherein each gasket defines a central opening therein. Each gasket may be fabricated from at least one of a rubber or a thermoplastic elastomer.
Each retainer of the vial adapter may be resilient. The retainers may be in axial registration with the spike. Each retainer of the vial adapter may extend distally and radially inwardly. Each retainer of the vial adapter may include a shoulder located distal of a tip of the spike.
The spike of the vial adapter may be configured to penetrate a stopper of a medical vial upon an insertion of a neck of the medical vial distally from engagement with the proximal gasket to engagement with the distal gasket and into engagement with the shoulder of the at least one retainer.
In the following, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the following attached figures:
In accordance with the present disclosure, with reference to
Each vial adapter assembly 100, 200, 300 and 400 generally includes at least a first position wherein vial adapter assembly 100, 200, 300 or 400 is connected to medical vial “V” such that a respective spike 105, 205, 305, 405 thereof does not penetrate a stopper “S” of medical vial “V”, and at least a second position wherein vial adapter assembly 100, 200, 300 or 400 is connected to medical vial “V” such that a respective spike 105, 205, 305, 405 thereof penetrates stopper “S” of medical vial “V”.
With reference to
Vial adapter assembly 100 includes a vial adapter 110, and an associated vial collar 120. Vial adapter 110 includes a distal end or cover 109, and a proximal end or base 111. Vial adapter 110 further includes an adapter support 103 (including a male stem 119 supporting a seal 123 and including opposed, outwardly extending guide rails 157, 159), a spike 105, and an expansion chamber 107.
As shown in
Proximal end 111 of vial adapter assembly 100 includes an annular stem 113 extending therefrom. Annular stem 113 defines an opening 113a therein into which vial collar 120 is disposed. Annular stem 113 includes at least a pair of proximally extending resilient fingers 114 along a radial length thereof. Each finger 114 includes a proximal window or recess 114a and a distal window or recess 114b formed therein.
Distal end 109 of vial adapter 110 is substantially bowl-shaped and is configured to receive and/or seat an adapter support thereon. Vial adapter 110 includes a toroid-shaped expansion chamber including a bladder, and a translucent cover seated on an inner rim and an outer rim of proximal end 111. The bladder has a substantially U-shaped radial cross-section including a first annular rim captured between the outer annular rim of proximal end 111 and the outer annular rim of the cover, and a second annular rim captured between the inner annular rim of proximal end 111 and the inner annular rim of the cover.
As seen in
Spike 105 and proximal end 111 of vial adapter 110 may define two ducts. A first duct of spike 105 may extend between the tip of spike 105 and a lumen of a male stem 119 of distal end 109 of vial adapter 110, and is provided to permit fluid flow between medical vial “V” and male stem 119. A second duct of spike 105 may extend between the tip of spike 105 and a first cavity of a chamber defined within the expansion chamber when the toroid-shaped bladder is deflated. The chamber of the expansion chamber expands upon a movement of the bladder when air or other gas is injected into male stem 119 and a duct from a syringe that is attached to a syringe adapter.
Vial collar 120 includes an annular body 120a having at least a pair of tabs 120b extending outwardly therefrom, wherein the pair of tabs 120b are radially aligned with proximal and distal windows 114a, 114b of fingers 114 of annular stem 113 of vial adapter 110. Annular body 120a of vial collar 120 defines a circular central opening into which a neck of medical vial “V” is received.
Vial collar 120 includes retainers 121 around the circumference of annular body 120a which extend radially inward and distally, and which are configured to connect vial collar 120 of vial adapter assembly 100 to the neck of medical vial “V” to form a connection between vial adapter assembly 100 and medical vial “V” when the neck of medical vial “V” is inserted into central opening of annular body 120a. Each retainer 121 defines a ledge or shoulder 121a therein for engagement with the neck of the medical vial “V”.
Vial collar 120 is connected to annular stem 113 of vial adapter such that the pair of tabs 120b of annular body 120a are disposed within either proximal or distal windows 114a, 114b of fingers 114 of annular stem 113 of vial adapter 110. When the pair of tabs 120b of annular body 120a are disposed within proximal windows 114a of fingers 114 of annular stem 113 of vial adapter 110, vial adapter assembly 100 is in the first position, as described above. When the pair of tabs 120b of annular body 120a are disposed within distal windows 114b of fingers 114 of annular stem 113 of vial adapter 110, vial adapter assembly 100 is in the second position, as described above.
It is contemplated and understood that vial collar 120 may be sized to accommodate different size necks of different size vials, such as, for example, a 20 mm vial cap of a 60 ml vial; a 28 mm vial cap of a 60 ml vial; and a 13 mm vial cap of a 20 ml vial. Accordingly, a diameter of vial collar 120 may be sized appropriately so as to accommodate at least the caps of the vials identified above.
As described above, medical vial “V” is provided with vial adapter assembly 100 pre-connected, pre-loaded or pre-attached thereto with vial adapter assembly 100 in the first position, wherein spike 105 of vial adapter assembly 100 does not penetrate stopper “S” of medical vial “V”. In use, when it is time to access the contents of medical vial “V”, vial adapter assembly 100 is actuated from the first position to the second position by proximally displacing vial adapter 110 relative to vial collar 120, as indicated by arrow “A” of
With reference to
Distal end 209 of vial adapter 210 is substantially bowl-shaped and is configured to receive and/or seat an adapter support thereon. Vial adapter 210 includes a toroid-shaped expansion chamber including a bladder, and a translucent cover seated on an inner rim and an outer rim of proximal end 211. The bladder has a substantially U-shaped radial cross-section including a first annular rim captured between the outer annular rim of proximal end 211 and the outer annular rim of the cover, and a second annular rim captured between the inner annular rim of proximal end 211 and the inner annular rim of the cover.
As shown in
Proximal end 211 of vial adapter assembly 200 includes an annular stem 213 extending therefrom. Annular stem 213 defines an opening 213a therein into which the neck of medical vial “V” is to be disposed. Annular stem 213 includes at least a pair of proximally extending resilient fingers 214 (two pair being shown) along a radial length thereof. Each finger 214 includes a respective proximal-most retainer or tab 214a extending radially inwardly therefrom. Proximal-most retainers 214a of fingers 214 are configured to connect vial adapter assembly 200 to the neck of medical vial “V” to form a connection, in the first position, between vial adapter assembly 200 and medical vial “V” when the neck of medical vial “V” is inserted into central opening of annular stem 213.
With reference to
As seen in
Spike 205 and proximal end 211 of vial adapter 210 may define two ducts. A first duct of spike 205 may extend between the tip of spike 205 and a lumen of a male stem 219 of distal end 209 of vial adapter 210, and is provided to permit fluid flow between medical vial “V” and male stem 219. A second duct of spike 205 may extend between the tip of spike 205 and a first cavity of a chamber defined within the expansion chamber when the toroid-shaped bladder is deflated. The chamber of the expansion chamber expands upon a movement of the bladder when air or other gas is injected into male stem 219 and a duct from a syringe that is attached to a syringe adapter.
As described above, as illustrated in
Turning now to
Distal end 309 of vial adapter 310 is substantially bowl-shaped and is configured to receive and/or seat an adapter support thereon. Vial adapter 310 includes a toroid-shaped expansion chamber including a bladder, and a translucent cover seated on an inner rim and an outer rim of proximal end 311. The bladder has a substantially U-shaped radial cross-section including a first annular rim captured between the outer annular rim of proximal end 311 and the outer annular rim of the cover, and a second annular rim captured between the inner annular rim of proximal end 311 and the inner annular rim of the cover.
As shown in
Proximal end 311 of vial adapter assembly 300 includes an annular stem 313 extending therefrom. Annular stem 313 defines an opening therein into which a neck of medical vial “V” is received. Annular stem 313 includes at least two pair of proximally extending resilient fingers 314 along a radial length thereof. At least fingers 314 of annular stem 313 are fabricated from polyethylene or polypropylene. Annular stem 313, including fingers 314, may be integrally formed with proximal end 311 or may be a separate component fixedly connected to (e.g., welded, adhered, threaded onto) proximal end 311.
Each finger 314 of annular stem 313 includes a respective proximal-most retainer 314a extending radially inwardly therefrom. Proximal-most retainers 314a of fingers 314 are configured to connect vial adapter assembly 300 to the neck of medical vial “V” to form a connection, in the first position, between vial adapter assembly 300 and medical vial “V” when the neck of medical vial “V” is inserted into central opening of annular stem 313.
Annular stem 313 also includes at least two pair of distal-most retainer 313a extending radially inwardly therefrom. Distal-most retainers 313a are disposed distal of proximal-most retainers 314a. Distal-most retainers 313a of annular stem 313 are configured to connect vial adapter assembly 300 to the neck of medical vial “V” to form a connection, in the second position, between vial adapter assembly 300 and medical vial “V” when vial adapter assembly 300 is actuated from the first position to the second position. Each distal-most retainer 313a defines a shoulder or ledge configured to engage the neck of the medical vial “V”.
A spike 305 of adapter assembly 300 extends away from proximal end 311 of vial adapter 310 and includes a tip configured to pierce the stopper or septum “S” provided on medical vial “V”.
Vial adapter assembly 300 includes a tear-away ring 315 or the like which interconnects fingers 314 of annular stem 313. Tear-away ring 315 functions to inhibit or prevent fingers 314 from splaying radially outward upon an application of a force in a radially outward direction to any one of fingers 314. Tear-away ring 315 may include a tab 315a projecting therefrom. Tear-away ring 315 may be integrally formed with, on or in fingers 314 of annular stem 313. Alternatively, a separate ring, band, seal or the like, may be provided which circumscribes or surrounds fingers 314, and which functions to inhibit or prevent fingers 314 from splaying radially outward upon an application of a force in a radially outward direction to any one of fingers 314. Likewise, such alternative separate ring, band, seal or the like, may be selectively removable from fingers 314 to separate fingers 314 and permit fingers 314 to flex or deflect radially outward upon the application of a force in a radially outward direction to any one of fingers 314.
It is contemplated that some fingers 314 may be part of tear-away ring 315 and thus removable upon separation of tear-away ring 315 from annular stem 313. In such an embodiment, an annular channel or groove may be formed around annular stem 313 which functions as a region of reduced strength whereby, when a force is applied to tab 315a of tear-away ring 315, tear-away ring 315 is separated, along the annular groove to separate tear-away ring 315 from the remainder of annular stem 313.
In use, tear-away ring 315 may be torn or peeled away from annular stem 313, and in turn, fingers 314, to free fingers 314 and permit fingers 314 to flex or deflect radially outward upon the application of a force in a radially outward direction to any one of fingers 314.
As described above, a medical vial “V” is provided with vial adapter assembly 300 pre-connected, pre-loaded or pre-attached thereto with vial adapter assembly 300 in the first position, wherein spike 305 of vial adapter assembly 300 does not penetrate stopper “S” of medical vial “V”. In use, when it is time to access the contents of medical vial “V”, tear-away ring 315 is first removed from fingers 314 of annular stem 313, as described above, to separate and free fingers 314. With tear-away ring 315 removed, vial adapter 310 of vial adapter assembly 300 is actuated from the first position to the second position by proximally displacing vial adapter 310 relative to the neck of medical vial “V”, as indicated by arrow “A” of
Turning now to
Distal end 409 of vial adapter 410 is substantially bowl-shaped and is configured to receive and/or seat an adapter support thereon. Vial adapter 410 includes a toroid-shaped expansion chamber including a bladder, and a translucent cover seated on an inner rim and an outer rim of proximal end 411. The bladder has a substantially U-shaped radial cross-section including a first annular rim captured between the outer annular rim of proximal end 411 and the outer annular rim of the cover, and a second annular rim captured between the inner annular rim of proximal end 411 and the inner annular rim of the cover.
As shown in
Proximal end 411 of vial adapter assembly 400 includes an annular stem 413 extending therefrom. Annular stem 413 defines an opening therein into which a neck of medical vial “V” is received.
Annular stem 413 includes a resilient gasket, skirt, flange or seal 415 extending across a free end thereof or within a radial wall thereof. Gasket 415 may include a proximal gasket 415a and a distal gasket 415b, with a central opening 415c defined in each. Gaskets 415a, 415b may be fabricated from rubber or a thermoplastic elastomer or the like.
Proximal gasket 415a may function as a retainer for retaining vial adapter assembly 400 connected to the neck of medical vial “V” while in the first position. Alternatively, annular stem 413 may include at least two pair of proximal-most retainers extending radially inwardly therefrom. The proximal-most retainers may be configured to connect vial adapter assembly 400 to the neck of medical vial “V” to form a connection, in the first position, between vial adapter assembly 400 and medical vial “V” when the neck of medical vial “V” is inserted into the central opening of annular stem 413.
Annular stem 413 also includes at least two pair of distal-most retainers 413b extending radially inwardly therefrom. Distal-most retainers 413b are disposed distal of proximal gasket 415a and distal gasket 415b. Distal-most retainers 413b of annular stem 413 are configured to connect vial adapter assembly 400 to the neck of medical vial “V” to form a connection, in the second position, between vial adapter assembly 400 and medical vial “V” when vial adapter assembly 400 is actuated from the first position to the second position. Each distal-most retainer 413b includes a shoulder or ledge 413c configured to engage the neck of the medical vial “V”.
A spike 405 of adapter assembly 400 extends away from proximal end 411 of vial adapter 410 and includes a tip configured to pierce the stopper or septum “S” provided on medical vial “V”.
As described above, a medical vial “V” is provided with vial adapter assembly 400 pre-connected, pre-loaded or pre-attached thereto with vial adapter assembly 400 in the first position, wherein spike 405 of vial adapter assembly 400 does not penetrate stopper “S” of medical vial “V”. When vial adapter assembly 400 is in the first position, the neck of the medical vial “V” extends through central opening 415c of gasket 415 wherein proximal gasket 415a forms a seal about the neck of the medical vial “V” and functions to help secure vial adapter assembly 400 to medical vial “V”.
In use, vial adapter 410 of vial adapter assembly 400 is actuated from the first position to the second position by proximally displacing vial adapter 410 relative to the neck of medical vial “V”. In so doing, spike 405 of vial adapter 410 is advanced to penetrate stopper “S” of medical vial “V”. When vial adapter assembly 400 is in the second position, distal gasket 415b may function to form a seal about the neck of the medical vial “V”.
For a more detailed discussion of the construction and operation of certain aspects, component and features of vial adapters 110, 210, 310 and 410, reference may be made to U.S. Pat. No. 9,107,809, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.
It will be understood that various modifications may be made to the embodiments disclosed herein. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as limiting, but merely as exemplifications of preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope and spirit of the claims appended thereto.
The present application is a 35 U.S.C § 371 National Phase Filing claiming the benefit of and priority to International Application No. PCT/US2016/052167, filed on Sep. 16, 2016, which claims the benefit of and priority to The present application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/220,058, filed on Sep. 17, 2015, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.
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